Microsoft eyes AI execution, Azure growth, Copilot adoption in key Q3 earnings test [Yahoo! Finance]
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Microsoft Corp (NASDAQ:MSFT) is set to report fiscal third-quarter 2026 earnings on April 29, with investors closely watching whether accelerating artificial intelligence adoption can offset concerns around moderating cloud growth and heavy AI-related spending, according to Bank of America. The stock is down about 13% year to date, underperforming the Nasdaq's roughly 4% gain, as investor sentiment has been pressured by questions over near-term AI return on investment and Azure growth momentum. In a note ahead of the results, Bank of America said the key focus areas will include Azure growth as additional AI capacity comes online, early traction in Microsoft's Copilot monetization strategy, and the stability of non-AI segments that underpin free cash flow. Azure growth remains the central battleground for investor sentiment. The bank estimates Azure revenue rose 37.5% in constant currency last quarter, just shy of the 38% pace previously reported, noting that growth has been co
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